Rarely, infants born to women with genital warts develop warts in their throats (laryngeal papillomatosis). Although uncommon, it is a potentially life-threatening condition for the child, requiring frequent laser surgery to prevent obstruction of the breathing passages. Research on the use of interferon therapy in combination with laser surgery indicates that this drug may show promise in slowing the course of the disease.
What research is going on?
Scientists are doing research on two types of HPV vaccines. One type would be used to prevent infection or disease (warts or pre-cancerous tissue changes). The other type would be used to treat cervical cancers. Researchers are testing both types of vaccines in people.
Where can I get more information?
American Social Health Association
P.O. Box 13827
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Toll-free: 1-877-HPV-5868 (1-877-478-5868) (2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET)
http://www.ashastd.org
National Cancer Institute
1-800-4 CANCER (1-800-422-6237)
http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov
Reprinted from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
